Simple stories, engaging activities. This book starts with a chapter relating Native American myths to science, followed by a chapter advising how to best use the book. Each of the subsequent chapters, covering broad topics, contains 1-6 tribal stories followed by a summary of relevant science, and 1 or more learning activities for ages 5-8 and 9-12. Tribes represent many parts of the American continent, from Eastern Woodlands to Southwest Drylands, from the Arctic to Middle America The only direction missing in the SE tribes. Topics covered are: Creation, Celebration Thanksgiving & Stewardship, Flowers and Fruit Seeds and Spores, Survival, and Healing Our Relations. There is an index to the activities by subject, a general index, a reference to other versions of the stories, and a glossary with pronunciation guide.
A separate teacher's guide was not reviewed.

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